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Annette Kuhn1, Aline Häusermann, Sonja Brandner

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Sacrocolpopexy surgery improved sexual function in most areas for women with vault prolapse. Orgasm was not significantly changed, but desire, arousal, lubrication, satisfaction, and pain all showed improvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Urogynecology
  • Female Sexual Health
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Pelvic organ prolapse affects many women, with vault prolapse occurring post-hysterectomy impacting sexual function.
  • Sacrocolpopexy is the standard surgical treatment for apical prolapse in active patients.
  • Limited data exist on sexual function changes after sacrocolpopexy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate sexual function in sexually active women before and after sacrocolpopexy for vault prolapse.
  • To assess the impact of sacrocolpopexy on various domains of female sexual function.

Main Methods:

  • The study included sexually active women undergoing sacrocolpopexy for vault prolapse between 2000-2009.
  • International Continence Society Pelvic Organ Prolapse (ICS POP) Staging and the Female Sexual Function Index were used for assessment.
  • Gynecological examinations and staging were performed pre- and post-surgery with a 24-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Sixty-two patients completed the 24-month follow-up.
  • Significant improvements were observed in sexual desire, arousal, lubrication, satisfaction, and pain post-surgery.
  • Orgasm function remained unchanged, with no significant vaginal shortening or serious complications.

Conclusions:

  • Sacrocolpopexy is effective in improving most aspects of sexual function for sexually active patients with vault prolapse.
  • While sacrocolpopexy enhances sexual function, other factors like hormonal, physiological, and psychological elements should be considered.